{"id":1063,"date":"2023-10-31T19:30:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keikungfu.nl\/what-is-stopping-you-from-doing-martial-arts\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T19:30:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T18:30:18","slug":"what-is-stopping-you-from-doing-martial-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keikungfu.nl\/en\/what-is-stopping-you-from-doing-martial-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Stopping You From Doing Martial Arts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Many people mistakenly think that martial arts are only reserved for those who are super fit, very young or for who only like to fight. But martial arts can be practiced by everyone regardless of fitness level, age, goals or experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">The following are some of the barriers stopping people from taking up martial arts as an activity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Belief that you\u2019re too old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Believing you\u2019re not good enough<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Believing you\u2019re not athletic enough<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s2\">Fear of getting injured<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\"><br \/>\nI\u2019m too old to start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Our martial arts, Wing Chun Kung Fu, is suitable for people of all ages, you are never too old to start. While being older may mean having some physical limitations and it may take a little longer to digest some of the moves, they can still get a lot of benefits from practicing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">Believing your not good enough<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">If you doubt your ability to learn and successfully practice martial arts, you are not alone. Many students who have had their doubts when starting out have been surprised themselves with what they could achieve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">I\u2019m not athletic enough<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Not being athletic or fit enough isn\u2019t a reason to avoid learning martial arts. As a matter of fact, it is a great reason to start because it works the whole body and builds fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">I\u2019m scared of being injured<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">A fear of getting injured is a common barrier preventing people from starting a martial arts practice. But all classes at KEI Kung Fu are delivered in a supportive and encouraging environment, and any sparring activities are performed in a controlled manner, injuries are very rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Whatever your age, fitness level, physical strength or aspirations are, make the rest of 2023 the year to knock down those barriers and have fun, get fit and build strength of body, mind and spirit with martial arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Break down the barriers that are stopping you from learning martial arts. Start your journey with KEI Kung Fu and enjoy the amazing physical, mental and emotional rewards it offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"31 October 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s6LPKsi0BQA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people mistakenly think that martial arts are only reserved for those who are super fit, very young or for who only like to fight. But martial arts can be practiced by everyone regardless of fitness level, age, goals or experience. 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